The federal government has announced it will provide up to $600 million towards the cost of restoring Queensland's Paradise Dam to its full 300,000-megalitre capacity.
The federal government has announced it will provide up to $600 million towards the cost of restoring Queensland's Paradise Dam to its full 300,000 megalitre capacity.The federal government has agreed to split the $1.2 billion cost with the Palaszczuk government
"Farmers in the region have spent the last two years in limbo worrying if they'll have the water they need to support and grow their businesses into the future," he said. "Our investment will help provide the water security the region needs while supporting 250 construction jobs and unlocking new and expanded opportunities for farmers and businesses."Paradise Dam is the main water source for growers in the Wide Bay-Burnett region, and returning the dam to its full 300,000-megalitre capacity is expected to restore confidence in the region.
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